Use Smithery MCP Server with VS Code GitHub Copilot

Smithery is a MCP server that Gateway to 5000+ ready-made MCP servers with one-click deployment..

When integrated with VS Code GitHub Copilot, you can:

• Access Smithery functionality through VS Code GitHub Copilot

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to set up Smithery in VS Code GitHub Copilot, including configuration, examples, and troubleshooting.

What You'll Achieve

After completing this setup:

• Smithery will be fully integrated and operational
• You can use Smithery tools directly in VS Code GitHub Copilot
• All Smithery capabilities will be available for your workflows

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

• VS Code GitHub Copilot installed and configured

Installation

Step 1: Install Smithery

Configuration

Step 2: Configure VS Code GitHub Copilot

1. Open VS Code GitHub Copilot settings
2. Navigate to MCP server configuration
3. Add Smithery server with appropriate settings
4. Save and restart if needed

Examples

Once configured, you can use Smithery in VS Code GitHub Copilot:

Testing Your Setup

1. Launch VS Code GitHub Copilot
2. Verify Smithery is available in the tools list
3. Test basic Smithery functionality

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Smithery not appearing in VS Code GitHub Copilot

Symptoms: Server not listed, Tools not available

Cause: Configuration or installation issue

Solution:

• Verify configuration syntax
• Check Smithery installation
• Restart VS Code GitHub Copilot
• Check logs for error messages

Next Steps

Now that Smithery is integrated with VS Code GitHub Copilot:

• Explore all Smithery capabilities through VS Code GitHub Copilot
• Check out other MCP servers that work with VS Code GitHub Copilot
• Join the MCP community for tips and support
• Consider contributing to Smithery development

Need Help?

• Search for Smithery documentation
• Check the VS Code GitHub Copilot MCP guide
• Join the MCP community discussions